Easy-to-read text and colorful illustrations and photos teach readers about Yurok history, traditions, and modern life. This book describes society and family structure, hunting, fishing, and gathering methods, and ceremonies and rituals. Readers will learn about Yurok homes, clothing, and crafts such as basketry. A traditional myth is included, as is a description of famous Yurok leader Lucy Thompson. Wars, weapons, and contact with Europeans are discussed. Topics including European influence, the formation of reservations ...
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Easy-to-read text and colorful illustrations and photos teach readers about Yurok history, traditions, and modern life. This book describes society and family structure, hunting, fishing, and gathering methods, and ceremonies and rituals. Readers will learn about Yurok homes, clothing, and crafts such as basketry. A traditional myth is included, as is a description of famous Yurok leader Lucy Thompson. Wars, weapons, and contact with Europeans are discussed. Topics including European influence, the formation of reservations, and federal recognition are also addressed. In addition, modern Yurok culture and still-celebrated traditions are described. Yurok homelands are illustrated with a detailed map of the United States. Bold glossary terms and an index accompany engaging text. This book is written and illustrated by Native Americans, providing authentic perspectives of the Yurok.
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Add this copy of Yurok (Native Americans) to cart. $41.18, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2007 by Abdo Group.
Add this copy of Yurok (Native Americans) to cart. $94.50, new condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2007 by Abdo Group.
Add this copy of Yurok (Native Americans) to cart. $106.56, new condition, Sold by GridFreed rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from North Las Vegas, NV, UNITED STATES, published 2007 by Checkerboard Library.
